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Multiple Choice Quiz
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1
Standards of judgment and penalties are different in criminal trial and civil trials.
A)True
B)False
2
The Fifth Amendment does not require the defendant to testify on his own behalf.
A)True
B)False
3
Both sides of a criminal case present evidence that will bolster their positions.
A)True
B)False
4
After each side has given its closing argument, the prosecutor will instruct the jury.
A)True
B)False
5
In layman's terms, beyond a reasonable doubt means that one must be 90 to 95 percent sure of a person's guilt before convicting
A)True
B)False
6
A judge determines what evidence will be allowed into a trial.
A)True
B)False
7
The ________ Amendment guarantees defendant's the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
A)First
B)Fourth
C)Sixth
D)Fourteenth
8
A ___________ results from a guilty finding by the jury in a criminal trial.
A)sentence
B)acquittal
C)conviction
D)appeal
9
The standard of assessing the weight of the evidence is known as the __________.
A)exclusionary rule
B)evidence
C)witness' testimony
D)burden of proof
10
The process of excusing jurors for bias, prejudices and legitimate reasons such as sickness or job commitment is known as:
A)broken promise
B)excused for cause
C)plea bargain
D)peremptory challenges





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